MaryHen Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 ...well still no Eggs and I have had the girls for nearly 3 weeks... I can say that there is definite squatting action occuring and some one had been trying to create a 'nest' in the nesting box. There wattles and combs are also quite big and red now as are their faces!! You can bet that they will start laying when I am away on my girly holiday next week and hubbie is looking after them!! I have strictly told him he isnt to eat the first egg, to which he said that is fine, I'll be eating all the others in omelettes all week - grrrrrrrrr - PS - I do love my girls though; I was saying to a fellow chicken keeper at the weekend, that I cant imagine life without them now, they are my baby girls and I will miss them sooo much next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 They're bound to start while you're away . It'll be a nice pressie for your return . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Have you had any eggs yet Claire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryHen Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 No still no eggs but they make good lawn removers; they have managed to pull up large clumps of lawn in the pursuit for grubs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I bet OH is loving that! They will come into lay a bit later than summer hens, as the days are getting shorter now. Try keeping them in the run more in the morning when they eat the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryHen Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I can report that Doris has started going into the nesting box and making herself a comfy spot; is this a good sign I tend to keep them in the run during the day at the moment as I've got to fix my netting a little better - I let them out when I get home though around 5:30 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 That sounds like good news! You do realise that it's obligatory to do the Egg Dance round the garden, and to squabble about how you will cook/who will eat the first egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryHen Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 OH knows - my girls, my eggs!!! I know the first egg may be small but I think I might fry or poach it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Poached is my choice - you can taste the flavour best.... on a doorstep of home made bread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Me too DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryHen Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I have an egg....whoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Waaay haaay, was it delicious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Well done Doris. I assume it was Doris Many congratulations MaryHen. How are you going to cook it? You might get another one or two before you go away next week. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryHen Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 I poached it this morning for breakfast - it was small but perfectly formed and delicious!! ..and yes it was Doris!! I might even get a few more before my holiday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 that girl! I hope that your hen sitter is instructed to write the date on each egg and save them for your return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryHen Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Got another one today too!! top bird Doris!! OH is looking after them so I ought to let him eat a couple!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
